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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1974
Page
1
Ellen Karasik reports a split in the economy as the very rich and near rich splurge despite inflation and unemployment. High end demand for luxury items persists in casinos and cities like Las Vegas, with top car sales and luxury goods rising while overall American manufacturing lags.
City officials led by City Manager Thomas Dalton asked the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to act as Columbia Gas of Ohio proposed a 55 percent cut in natural gas to Oberlin’s light plant for three months starting January. If approved, Oberlin must cut power use by over one third, affecting 80 percent of residents. Dalton said plans to reduce use depend on PUCO action while awaiting directives. He noted a 1970 power plan collapsed after Ohio Edison altered tie-in requirements and warned of costs exceeding $100,000 for safety equipment.
The 6th Circuit weighs Detroit Edison appeal after a district court ordered $4 million in damages to black applicants not hired during 1965 to 1974 and to black employees not trained or promoted. Detroit Edison argues the decision sets sweeping precedents and could cost hundreds of millions over 10 to 15 years, while unions back the ruling.
Forecast calls for a 40 percent chance of precipitation tonight and 36 percent tomorrow. Mostly cloudy with a high near 38. Winds from the west to southeast at 1 to 15 mph. Details on Page 24.
Salvation Army faces toy shortfall with only about 550 toys in reserve toward a 2700 goal. Capt Gary Long notes many families already applied for baskets and toys, while weeklong drives and money gifts also drop. Efforts to collect wind chimes and food items continue amid reduced kettle receipts and overall donor fatigue.
Elyria Woman's Club protests proposed East River Parkway and West River Parkway corridors. They argue the highway would sever parking and undermine a site recently listed on the National Register of Historic Places, urging preservation and rerouting considerations in city development discussions.
Large industrial firms in Lorain County face a new 0 percent natural gas curtailment announced by Columbia Gas of Ohio, effective January, following earlier cuts of 18 percent and 0 percent. Plants warn of drastically reduced operations while coal shortages and a continuing fuel crisis compound the impact. Local mills report potential layoffs and reshaped production plans as supply remains tight and alternative energy sources are sought.
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